Cryptogenic Stroke Initiative

1
690,000 ischemic strokes every year in the US 2
Approximately 200,000

cryptogenic strokes (CS) annually2
Diagnosis and management of cryptogenic stroke is unclear by many health professionals
Cross-collaboration by HCPs along the CS treatment continuum is limited
Breadth of monitoring clinical research on CS is limited

1. Mozzafarian D et al. 2015;131:e29-e322 2. American Heart Association 87% ischemic strokes of 795,000

30%

30%
Cryptogenic Stroke

Issue of Cryptogenic Stroke

disease and stroke mortality by 20%:

The American Stroke Association and

Medtronic are elevating the issue of cryptogenic stroke because better diagnosing and managing patients will save lives from our nation’s No. 5 killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability.

Reducing the Burden of Cryptogenic Stroke

it will:
Track and monitor trends in cryptogenic stroke care through

our GWTG-Stroke database and tracking studies
Launch a Public Awareness Campaign to educate physicians and stroke patients on best stroke care practices, including local trainings at Stroke Bootcamps
Work with thought leaders to drive improved management of cryptogenic stroke in their practices
Publish outcomes

your facility around how is it can best manage cryptogenic

stroke patients

Work with thought leaders in your community to drive improved management of cryptogenic stroke in their practices
Consider engaging local media around your leadership in this unknown topic

Review current guidelines in management of cryptogenic stroke, found at StrokeAssociation.org/CS

Learn more about potential causes of CS

Seek additional resources at StrokeAssociation.org/CS

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